The ACVS Information Brochure contains information about membership requirements, credentials, residency programs, "Diplomate" use guidelines, and more.  Residents should consult the printed copy of the 2005 Information Brochure (mailed 07/06/2004 to all current residents) for complete guidelines and requirements.

The entire 2005 ACVS Information Brochure can also be downloaded in rtf format. The required forms can be downloaded from the links below.

For Residents beginning programs between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006, all program data must be maintained using the electronic ACVS Residency Program Documentation file. This Microsoft Excel workbook file will be available from the ACVS web site (www.acvs.org) or from the ACVS office. Residents must have access to Microsoft Excel in order to use this file. There are three versions of this file, one for each Core Curriculum (i.e., LA-Equine, LA-General, Small Animal). All of the forms required for annual submission are contained in this Excel workbook file as individual worksheets. Annual submission of this Excel file will be required. The Excel file and Information Brochure will include detailed guidance for using this Excel file.

Click on the file name to download.

Residency Program Documentation
Form Name	File Name	File format
Program Director's Statement (Form 1a)	ACVS_Form_1a.rtf	Rich Text Format
Program Director's Statement (Form 1a)*	ACVS_Form_1a.pdf	Adobe Post Script Document
Registration of Resident Advisor (Form 1b)	ACVS_Form_1b.rtf	Rich Text Format
Registration of Resident Advisor (Form 1b)*	ACVS_Form_1b.pdf	Adobe Post Script Document
Large Animal (Equine) Residency Program Documentation Worksheet	ACVS_LA-EQ_Curric_2005.xls	Microsoft Excel
Large Animal (General) Residency Program Documentation Worksheet	ACVS_LA-Gen_Curric_2005.xls	Microsoft Excel
Small Animal Residency Program Documentation Worksheet	ACVS_SA_Curric_2005.xls	Microsoft Excel
*The PDF versions of Forms 1a and 1b can be completed online and then printed, signed and sent to the ACVS office.  You must have version 7.0 of Acrobat Reader.
Credentials Submission
Credentials application packet	2005 ACVS Credentials Application Packet (PDF format)	PDF
Guide to the Preparation of ACVS Credentials Applications	Guide to the Preparation of ACVS Credentials Applications	PDF

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